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Sunday, April 27, 2008

"The Hill"

I'm not sure how many of you are familiar with "The Hill" (or at least that's what I like to call it). It's th

e part of the Sacramento River Trail that leads up to Hilltop. It's a GNARLY hill. Half a mile of steep uphill, but a gorgeous view at the top. Well, for the last two days I am proud to say that I've included "The Hill" in my exercise routine.

I run:

from my house to the hill (.7 miles)

down the hill (.5 miles)

up the hill (.5 miles)

back to my house (.7 miles)

That's a total of 2.4 miles.

I'm not going to sugar coat this for you guys, it's a pretty grueling workout for me. I know there are some of you out there who are laughing at me because you could run this twice, and not break a sweat. Not me. By the end of my lovely workout, I am drenched in sweat, and feeling quite proud of myself! I ran the entire hill for the past two days. This is kind of a big deal for me because normally I walk the hill... but lately I've been pretty inspired to turn up my workout.... although I'm legs are on FIRE by the time I'm at the top, I feel accomplished and powerful. Maybe next week I'll run "The Hill" twice... we'll see. If anybody ever wants to join me on "the hill" I would love the company. Running is always better with a partner.

8 comments:

emily..i know the hill. oh yes I know the hill. i hate that hill with a passion but it's such a damn good workout-you can't really bypass it. I haven't done it in FORever...let alone worked out. i need to get my lazy butt in gear. when do you normally go? i might just join you..but only if you promise not to laugh if I walk the hill:)....ok..so as soon as i move, we'll get our veggies growing!:) what are you doing saturday? wanna help us move:)

Way to go Em, that is a very hard hill to master! When do you usually go. I hate running, but going up hill and down hill would be better than just running straight and I actually might consider it. :) Thanks for your sweet comment and encouraging words. You are so delightful!

I walk with a horrible limp.... I have been blogging with many friends overseas. It is spooky to see blogs where the pictures are from my town. Yikes. I am so used to blogs in Visayan with people who may have heartd of California... Fun posts.